
"You take the good, you take the bad ... ." Originally set at the prestigious Eastland School for Young Women, housemother Mrs. Garrett is the caretaker and confidante of a special group of girls. Over time, this group shrinks to be centered on only four young women: wealthy and spoiled Blair, gossipy Tootie, eager-to-please Natalie and tough girl Jo. Over the years, the girls graduate from school, and the story lines evolve with them.

Jo and Blair bring Mrs. Garrett to an exotic dance club for her birthday.

Mrs. Garrett and the girls become victims when they befriend a street punk.

The girls attempt to rescue Edna's Edibles from financial disaster.

Jo's plan to reunite her parents runs into trouble.